SELF-ASSESMENT

ESP course wasn't the most easiest subject in this semester but it brought a huge benefit for my English. Some things were easy done, others not, but now, when I am finishing this course, I can say that I am satisfied in my achievements. So now I am going to evaluate each of tasks which were done in these few months.
ESP definition tests
This task was the most difficult for me. I just couldn't learn so many words in one day ( because I always have left it till last day). That was my mistake which I believe will not transfer in my future subjects.
Moodle tests
That was quite simple task for me. I am glad in my performance in these tests, because it definitely raise my final grade. In my opinion these tests are great idea, because it helps to consolidate knowledge. 
Online lisining practice
This activity includes listening, True/False, Synonym match and gap filling exercises. Mostly this task was quite easy. Maybe sometimes synonym match was a bit difficult because of unknown words, but generally I enjoyed doing this task and I think I was doing it well.
Traditional listening
Traditional listening to cassettes was very difficult for me. I can't even understand why. Maybe the reason is that traditional listening was difficult in themes, used vocabulary and pronunciation. So I had to be very focused while listening those records from cassette.
Online exercises 
There were two types of online exercises: from Feldman's course and from AP psychology review. Both were almost the same type and similar to Moodle tests. So that wasn't hardly done. 
Power Point Presentation
This task was the most interesting in whole course. I felt pleasure doing it. That looking for information, reading, writing and all that work was really inspiring. There were a few mistakes, but I think I can evaluate myself very good, because it gave me excellent experience.
Short talks
This task helped me to gain my grade after my vocabulary tests. There were no difficulties to prepare at home in given theme and I done it quite good, I am satisfied in that. There were interesting to look for information over interesting themes, to get new, unheard information.
Speaking improptu
That was simple for me. I have no difficulties in talking English, I think I can do it easily. Certainly, not always it is so easy to find words which express the ideas which I want to say, that requires experience which I also get in my ESP course.
To sum it up
I have to admit that not all activities were done so good how I expected but I noticed what I am doing wrong and I will try to not repeat my mistakes in future works. On the whole I can say that I am satisfied in my work on ESP course, I am happy to be given this opportunity to gain my knowledge and improve my English. 

References:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/exams/exam-listening/listening-tasks
http://365lettersblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/letter-writing-topics.html
http://www.daviddisalvo.org/the-daily-brain/2012/5/9/talking-about-ourselves-gives-our-brains-a-boost.html

Psychology of a Bully

   Bullying is a serious issue that is faced by many people. It can cause lifelong psychological effects that may require therapy in order to overcome. Bullying is a distinctive pattern of deliberately harming and humiliating others. It is important to know that bullies are made, not born, and it happens at an early age. 
   There are different types of bullying: physical (physical violence), verbal (name calling, teasing), intimidation (making victim to do something) and cyber bullying (internet). Bullying occurs at work, at home, on the internet but most likely at schools. 
   Bullies come from all walks of life. They are often people who believes that bullying can give them repect and power, surround them with friends. Also a person can become a bully because of problems in family or sometimes the only explanation is that a bully is a mean and cruel person who feels satisfaction by hurting others.
   It is interesting that psychologists used to believe that bullies have low self-esteem and hurt others to feel better about themselves. But new research shows that bullies have excellent self-esteem, they usually have a sense of entitlement over other and lack of compassion.
   Talking about victims, anyone can become the target of a bully, but often there are people who do not have many friends, in some ways are different (appearance or behavior), shy. Bullying can cause depression, panic attacks, physical ailments and even contemplation of suicide. It may sound strange but there are negative effects on the bullies too. Compelling research confirms that bullies are twice as likely as their peers to commit crimes and four times likely to be multiple offenders. Sometimes bullies can actually hate the way they behave but somehow fell justified in doing so because of the fact that they were bullied as well. This felling tends to override the feeling of empathy which makes psychological mess for the bully. If a bully is not stopped his behavior could affect his future life.
   Bullying does not have to be a reality that one must live with. It has to be revealed by telling someone who can help to change bully's behavior. Victims should understand that something wrong is not with them, that bullies have problems and it has to be dealt. It is very important to stand up for your self calmly and self-assured.
   To sum it up, I have to say that bullying is serious problem and it is very important to stop it. It may not be happening by you personally but it is everyone's responsibility to help to stop it.


References:
http://www.theravive.com/research/The_Psychology_Of_Bullying
http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/adult-bullies/
http://www.asirpsichologija.lt/index.php?id=410&category=12
http://www.bluedragontkd.net/stopbullying.htm